AI Project Manager

Project Manager - AI Solutions 12 months RemoteInside IR35

My client a top Global company are currently looking to recruit an AI Solutions Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. Please note if successful you will need to set up via an Umbrella Company/PAYE. Our client has a huge ambition to maximise the value of new technologies. They have a massive opportunity to leverage AI in their commercial business. As an AI Solutions Project Manager you will become part of the project team. Together, you will support the design, development, and maintenance of AI-driven solutions.

The role is an integral part of realising our client's ambition to develop user centric and innovative AI solutions for commercial applications, specifically through being responsible for the creation of key artefacts and leading discussions that ensure we understand true customer need and a firm grasp of the environmental context. The ideal candidate is self-starting with a discovery mindset that can demonstrate a career of success in aiding businesses understand themselves, and in doing so, create truly valuable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of AI and machine learning projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables through collaboration with stakeholders and third parties.
• Develop detailed project plans aligned to the Abbvie System Lifecycle (SLC) to monitor and track progress.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution ensuring resource availability and allocation.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Manage the risk profile of the project and escalate to management as needed.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in successfully applying methodologies including Design Thinking, Six Sigma & Human-Centered Design
• Proficiency in requirement gathering, documentation, and project management tools.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals highly advantageous
• Experience with agile methodologies.

Competencies

• A working understanding of Artificial Intelligence capabilities, such as familiarity with large language models, machine learning algorithms and the principles of data-driven decision making is highly advantageous
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to challenge constructively
• Ability to independently frame business questions, formulate a methodology and manage against project timelines and deliverables
• High attention to detail with impeccable knowledge management and record keeping skills
• Ability to move easily between strategic to operational and tactical thinking across different stakeholder groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in multifunctional teams and very senior stakeholders
• Ability to influence, partner, challenge thinking and gain credibility with internal stakeholders
• Customer and market place focused and driven by the importance of business results
• Ability to build strong cross functional, collaborative working relationships
• Ability to think creatively and having the experience and competency to initiate new projects from a blank sheet of paper to cross divisional implementation
• Team player who is skilled at influencing others and facilitating discussions
• Structured approach to problem solving in complex and ambiguous situations
• Ability to manage multiple projects within a complex and changing environment
• Ability to prepare and deliver complex data and analysis, and portraying data stories to a non-technical, but highly business focussed audience, including but not limited to senior stakeholders and key decision makers

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.